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In one month, join the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) for the next session in our MAAM Encores virtual learning series. We’re excited to feature the Dubuque Museum of Art (DuMA), a Smithsonian affiliate with a long history rooted in American Regionalism and a bold new vision for the future.

Founded in 1874, DuMA is now developing a new indoor-outdoor campus shaped by extensive community input. The project prioritizes children’s spaces, local representation, and shared community use—challenging traditional museum models while strengthening Dubuque’s cultural and economic future. With construction underway and a temporary space testing new ideas, this session explores how community voices and institutional goals are being translated into a flexible, future-focused museum design.

Session Details:

MAAM Encores: The Dubuque Museum of Art, Tuesday, July 14 at 12 pm ET
Virtual | Presentation + Q&A
Free for MAAM members | Non-members: $25
Free for 2026 Building Museums Symposium attendees (registration code required).

Whether you attended the Symposium session or are joining for the first time, this is an opportunity to go deeper into a timely case study in museum design and community engagement.

Register now and save your spot.
Questions? Need 2026 attendee code? Contact info@midatlanticmuseums.org.
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